Relief Support Worker

Relief Support Worker – TF9 (Market Drayton Area)

Location: TF9 (Just 2 minutes from Beacon Community Centre)
Pay: £12.21per hour + £50 per sleep-in shift  (Relief works also receive an additional 12.07% in their hourly rate factoring in annual leave so this ammounts to £13.68 per hour) 
Contract: Relief / Bank (Flexible Hours)
Driver Requirement: Automatic Friendly

Are you compassionate, adaptable, and eager to make a difference? We’re looking for Relief Support Workers to join our team in TF9, providing person-centred support across a variety of settings. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy flexibility, learning new skills, and working with people who have diverse needs.

About the Role

As a Relief Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals live fulfilling lives. You’ll work across different environments, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and other needs. No two days are the same – you might be assisting with daily routines, encouraging independence, or supporting community activities.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing personal care and promoting dignity
Supporting with meal preparation and medication
Encouraging social engagement and meaningful routines
Assisting with mobility and wheelchair use when needed
Helping individuals develop skills and confidence

What We’re Looking For

A positive, patient, and empathetic approach
Willingness to learn and adapt to different support settings
Ability to work as part of a team and follow person-centred plans
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including sleep-ins

Shift Patterns:
Day shifts typically run between 7:00am – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 10:00pm, with sleep-ins as required 

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day brings something new, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking Support Workers who are:

• Reliable and patient, with a calm and empathetic approach
• Detail-oriented, especially around routines and consistency
• Team players, who communicate well and work collaboratively
• Flexible and proactive, ready to adapt to different needs
• Confident drivers with an automatic licence

Experience in care is helpful but not essential—what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.

Family Involvement

There is currently no direct family involvement, but you’ll be part of a supportive team that values consistency and communication.

Why Choose Dimensions?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
• Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
• Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues.  
• Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.  In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.
• DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
• Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
• Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

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